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Shopping with Friends&#39; annual brunch returned to the Charleston Riviera on Saturday, December 1.&nbsp;</p>
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Shopping with Friends&#39; annual brunch returned to the Charleston Riviera on Saturday, December 1.&nbsp;</p>
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This year marked the 30 year anniversary of the discovery of HIV/AIDS, and the 9th annual <strong>Shopping with Friends Kick-Off Brunch</strong>. Partygoers found the <strong>Riviera</strong> at <strong>Charleston Place</strong> decked with holiday cheer and the main ballroom filled with beautiful red floral arrangements.&nbsp;</p>
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Each person was greeted with a mimosa on their way into the party, and everyone chatted and mingled over drinks until the brunch line opened up. Then guests enjoyed eggs, grits, bacon, pastries, and fresh fruit while being welcomed by <strong>Lowcountry AIDS Services Executive Director Brad </strong>Childs.&nbsp;</p>
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Childs then debuted a video detailing the history of AIDS over the last 30 years and a number of statistics regarding the continued battle against the HIV/AIDS virus. The sobering but moving video was followed by this year&rsquo;s awards. <strong>Tamara Bolding </strong>was awarded Volunteer of the Year, <strong>Jill Barnes</strong> was honored as Employee of the Year, <strong>Vanessa Goodwin</strong> received the Spirit Award, and <strong>Carolyn Murray </strong>took home the Community Advocate Award. This year&rsquo;s Lifetime Achievement Award went home with <strong>Frank McCann</strong>.&nbsp;</p>
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As the applause died down, auctioneer <strong>Tom Crawford</strong> kicked off the live auction. A number of funny moments punctuated the auction, and the ever-charitable <strong>Nancy Bush</strong> found herself in a bidding war with... herself! Crawford got down on one knee to encourage the bidding, and then later egged on a different bidder saying, &ldquo;Do you need a mimosa? Let me grab you a drink!&rdquo;&nbsp;</p>
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The lovely morning drew to a close and each guest left with a swag bag as a thank you for supporting <strong>Lowcountry AIDS Services.</strong>&nbsp;</p>
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<strong>Lowcountry AIDS Services (LAS) </strong>is the only organization in the tri-county area that deals with the entire effect of AIDS, including prevention, counseling, helping clients get treatment, finding housing, and securing legal help. LAS strives to provide practical and emotional support to people with HIV/AIDS, their families, friends, and loved ones.&nbsp;</p>
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<div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-18 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">TAGS:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/lowcountry_aids_services">Lowcountry AIDS Services</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/shopping_with_friends">Shopping With Friends</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tom_crawford">Tom Crawford</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-blog-main-photo field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="http://charlestonmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/300widebw/public/wRTM_3286_0.jpg?itok=3KQPrU-m" width="300" height="200" alt="" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-subhead field-type-text-long field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Lowcountry AIDS Services hosted a Shopping with Friends brunch and live auction at the Riviera on Saturday, December 4.</p>
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Charlestonians love three things: mimosas, brunch, and supporting a local cause. Combine those elements with a live auction emceed by charismatic <strong>ABC New 4 anchor Tom Crawford</strong>, and you&rsquo;ve got the makings of a fabulous charity event, namely last Saturday&rsquo;s <strong>Shopping with Friends Brunch</strong> benefiting <strong>Lowcountry AIDS Services</strong>.</p>
<p> The fundraiser took place at the beautiful <strong>Historic Riviera Theater,</strong> which had been decked out for the holiday season to create a cheerful, dynamic space. The split-level venue featured a tantalizing brunch spread and pristine white tables punctuated with lush, brilliant red centerpieces on the lower level, while walking up a few short steps presented guests with racks upon racks of gorgeous vintage garments and jewelry for sale.</p>
<p> The atmosphere was fun and relaxed as people socialized between tables, perused the clothing booths, or went back for second servings of pecan french toast. The mimosas were flowing, however, and the energy kicked up dramatically as the live auction began. The bidding was fast and high, and one couldn&rsquo;t help cheering on the bidders as the numbers quickly climbed into the thousands. The fiercest bidding war of the day broke out over 2 tickets to see country music giants Kenney Chesney and Sugarland, with the winning bid topping over $4,000.</p>
<p> While the majority of guests participated in the live auction by cheering on the high spenders, everyone got excited about the raffle items and door prizes. Whoops of delight broke out as winning tickets were held aloft, and several winners even skipped or danced their way up to claim their prizes. The brunch was a fantastic success, and each guest left with a gift bag, full stomach, and smile on their face.</p>
<p> The <strong>Shopping with Friends Brunch</strong> benefited <strong>Lowcountry AIDS Services,</strong> a local nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of those living with HIV/AIDS, providing HIV prevention resources, and providing practical and emotional support to those affected by AIDS.</p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-select-blog field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">SELECT BLOG:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/blogs/party_scene">Party Scene</a></div></div></div>Mon, 06 Dec 2010 19:38:58 +0000Reese Moore9077 at http://charlestonmag.comKing Street Shop Walk, Vintage Village Video and Spring Street Pop Up Shophttp://charlestonmag.com/style_file/blog/king_street_shop_walk_vintage_village_video_and_spring_street_pop_up_shop
<div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-18 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">TAGS:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/shopping_with_friends">Shopping With Friends</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/king_street_shop_walk">King Street Shop Walk</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/vintage_village">VINTAGE VILLAGE</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/spring_street_pop_up_shop">SPRING STREET POP UP SHOP</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-cmag-blog-category field-type-list-text field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">Style File</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-style-blog-author field-type-list-text field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">Ayoka Lucas, Style Editor</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>The past week has been overflowing with fashion happenings all over the city and I have for you a few video highlights from a number of these stylish affairs.</p>
<p>Thursday night the King Street Shop Walk, a benefit for Center for Women, brought together the fashion mavens and those who love them! It was a fun night of boutique hopping and amazing discount shopping with local designers sprinkled in! Saturday morning the shopping continued at Charleston Magazine's Vintage Village, curated by yours truly, that took place at the 6th Annual Shopping With Friends Brunch for Lowcountry Aids Services kicking off a day of shopping at over 100 Red Ribbon Retailers! Check out the good times along with the many Street Styles we spotted!</p>
<p>For a complete rundown of the entire Shopping With Friends weekend check out Ida Becker's Party Scene <a href="http://bit.ly/5WVkv2">http://bit.ly/5WVkv2</a>.</p>
<p>SPRING STREET POP UP SHOP</p>
<p>Trust me when I say there is even more shopping in store! If you missed the Vintage Village and King Street Shop Walk then you will not want to miss this next big opportunity for fashion finds. Eye Level Art is hosting the Spring Street Pop Up Shop at 103 Spring! This hot spot gallery will transform into a one-stop shop featuring antiques, vintage, locally made clothing, jewelry, stationary, housewares and knickknacks. The Opening Soiree will take place on December 10th from 5:30 - 9:00 and the shop will be open daily from noon to 7 p.m. with late hours on Saturday until 11 p.m.! Come on Holiday procrastinators - this is perfect for you!! See you there! For more Info visit <a href="http://eyelevelart.com/">http://eyelevelart.com/</a>.</p>
</div></div></div>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 21:17:32 +0000Ayoka Lucas4616 at http://charlestonmag.comThis Week- A Shopping Marathon!http://charlestonmag.com/style_file/blog/this_week_a_shopping_marathon
<div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-18 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">TAGS:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/center_for_women">Center For Women</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/lowcountry_aids_services">Lowcountry AIDS Services</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/shopping_with_friends">Shopping With Friends</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/king_street_shop_walk">King Street Shop Walk</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/seersucker_jeans">Seersucker Jeans</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-cmag-blog-category field-type-list-text field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">Style File</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-style-blog-author field-type-list-text field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">Ayoka Lucas, Style Editor</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>You can't beat an amazing week of fashion and shopping whether it be for the Holidays, yourself, a charity, or to support the retail economy! This week is packed with style based activities and just in time to finish your gift list!</p>
<p>Yesterday, November 30th, kicked off the Lowcountry's Local First's Buy Local Week which advocates the benefits of a local living economy by strengthening community support for independent locally owned businesses and farmers. Basically, it is a week long party celebrating local food, movies, theatre and my personal fave- shopping! Check out <a href="http://www.lowcountrylocalfirst.org/events/Buy_Local_Week">http://www.lowcountrylocalfirst.org/events/Buy_Local_Week</a> for your list of ways to participate this week and buy local!</p>
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Tonight is the Holiday Trunk Show event for Seersucker Jeans, a local line that actually made its debut on the runway at Charleston Fashion Week 2008! Themed "A Night of Mint Juleps &amp; Seersucker", guests will have the opportunity to try on the latest styles in seersucker denim. The doors will open at 4 p.m. with DJ Daniel Seltzer and it all takes place at the hot spot, Redux Art Gallery located at 138 St. Phillips Street. You may be thinking "seersucker and denim?" Yep! Tonight's your night to be in the know for this new trend!</p>
<p>Thursday night - it's time to shop! It's finally here. The King Street Shop Walk hosted by Mackenzie Image Consulting benefiting the Center For Women launches at 5 p.m. with a kick off soiree at V2V where you will be allowed to register as a Shop Walk Pass-holder to enjoy a night of shopping and of course socializing at over 25 participating retailers! In addition to that they have peppered in local designers who will also be offering special incentives and discounts! The official after party at Fish will close the night with live music and door prizes. I'm so there!! Register now at: <a href="http://www.kingstreetshopwalk.com/file/Home.html">http://www.kingstreetshopwalk.com/file/Home.html</a> and the best part is forty percent of pass sales goes to the Center for Women!</p>
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Then the highlight of my week will be the annual charitable event, Shopping With Friends (SWF) this Saturday, December 5th! Every year during the SWF brunch I host a fashion element to set the tone for a day of shopping at over 100 Red Ribbon Retailers with 10% being donated to Lowcountry Aids Services! However this year will be a phenomenal first for Charleston. I am hosting a Vintage Village featuring the cities top 5 Vintage Brokers all in one location! What a dream! I have hand selected on trend and must have pieces from each collection which includes Candy Shop Vintage, Cavortress, Library: Archives of Fashion, Love Me Again, and Lori Wyatt Vintage, so expect to start the day shopping endless one-of-a-kind vintage finds! We are making Charleston fashion history all for an amazing cause! Hooray for guilt free shopping! Saks Fifth Avenue will kick everything off on Friday night with a cocktail party from 6 to 8 p.m.. Party goers can participate in a live fashion photo shoot complete with makeup application, enjoy light hors d'oeuvres, and walk away with glamorous door prizes! For tickets and more info visit <a href="http://www.aids-services.com/events/shopping_with_friends/">http://www.aids-services.com/events/shopping_with_friends/</a>!</p>
<p>Let the shopping marathon begin!</p>
</div></div></div>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:49:04 +0000Ayoka Lucas4558 at http://charlestonmag.com